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2015 Acura ILX

2015 Acura ILX

$12,768 — $20,060 USED
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Sedan
5 Seats
25-28 MPG
(Combined)
Key specs of the base trim
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Overview

Is this the car for you?
 (4.7) 21 reviews

The Good

  • Decent ride quality
  • Contemporary styling
  • Clean interior layout
  • Roomy backseat
  • Folding backseat (except hybrid)

The Bad

  • Steering feel
  • Body roll in 2.4-liter version
  • Some cabin materials
  • Hybrid's braking feel
  • No folding backseat in hybrid
2015 Acura ILX exterior side view

What to Know

about the 2015 Acura ILX
  • Compact luxury sedan
  • Hybrid available
  • Manual or automatic (depends on engine)
  • Relatively high mileage

Our Take

from the Cars.com expert editorial team

Vehicle Overview

The five-seat ILX sedan is the brand's entry-level model. Based on the Honda Civic, the ILX offers three drivetrains, including a hybrid system. The ILX competes with the likes of the Audi A3, Buick Verano and Lexus CT 200h.

New for 2015

There are no significant changes.

The below is a list of highlighted features and not an exhaustive list. Features are standard unless otherwise noted.

Exterior Highlights

  • Similar in size to the Honda Civic but with more intricate styling
  • 17-inch alloy wheels
  • Acura's trademark silver-shield grille
  • Power moonroof
  • Available xenon high-intensity-discharge headlamps
  • Available fog lights

Interior Highlights

  • Leather upholstery
  • Heated front seats
  • Automatic air conditioning
  • CD stereo with USB, iPod and Pandora connectivity
  • Keyless access with push-button start
  • Available navigation system
  • Available ELS premium stereo

Under the Hood

  • 150-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder pairs with a five-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters
  • Available 201-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder pairs with a six-speed manual transmission
  • Available hybrid model combines a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine, an electric motor, a high-voltage lithium-ion battery and a continuously variable automatic transmission

Safety Features

  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
  • Side-impact airbags for the front seats
  • Side curtain airbags
  • Backup camera
Vehicle Overview

The five-seat ILX sedan is the brand's entry-level model. Based on the Honda Civic, the ILX offers three drivetrains, including a hybrid system. The ILX competes with the likes of the Audi A3, Buick Verano and Lexus CT 200h.

New for 2015

There are no significant changes.

The below is a list of highlighted features and not an exhaustive list. Features are standard unless otherwise noted.

Exterior Highlights

  • Similar in size to the Honda Civic but with more intricate styling
  • 17-inch alloy wheels
  • Acura's trademark silver-shield grille
  • Power moonroof
  • Available xenon high-intensity-discharge headlamps
  • Available fog lights

Interior Highlights

  • Leather upholstery
  • Heated front seats
  • Automatic air conditioning
  • CD stereo with USB, iPod and Pandora connectivity
  • Keyless access with push-button start
  • Available navigation system
  • Available ELS premium stereo

Under the Hood

  • 150-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder pairs with a five-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters
  • Available 201-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder pairs with a six-speed manual transmission
  • Available hybrid model combines a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine, an electric motor, a high-voltage lithium-ion battery and a continuously variable automatic transmission

Safety Features

  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
  • Side-impact airbags for the front seats
  • Side curtain airbags
  • Backup camera

Consumer Reviews

What drivers are saying

4.7
21 reviews — Read All reviews
Exterior Styling
(4.6)
Performance
(4.6)
Interior Design
(4.4)
Comfort
(4.7)
Reliability
(4.7)
Value For The Money
(4.6)

Read reviews that mention:

(5.0)

Very nice car for a very fair price

by SPJ1243 from NY on November 5, 2018

This car is a very nice car to have. It did everthing i needed it for and more. Very nice looking car and very reliable and for a good price. If you need a car thats not to expensive but nice looking ... Read full review

(5.0)

Best car I have ever owned over all

by Navygirl from BROKEN ARROW on May 15, 2018

This car is stylish, comfortable and has get up and go. The stereo system is clear and crisp. I could drive forever in this car. Read full review

Safety

Recalls and crash tests

Recalls

The 2015 Acura ILX currently has 1 recall

Crash and Rollover Test Ratings

Based on 2015 Acura ILX 2.0L

IIHS rates vehicles good, acceptable, marginal, or poor.

Head Restraints and Seats

Dynamic Rating
good
Overall Rear
good
Seat Head/Restraint Geometry
good

Moderate overlap front

Chest
good
Head/Neck
good
Left Leg/Foot
good
Overall Front
good
Restraints
good
Right Leg/Foot
acceptable
Structure/safety cage
good

Other

Roof Strength
good

Side

Driver Head Protection
good
Driver Head and Neck
good
Driver Pelvis/Leg
good
Driver Torso
good
Overall Side
good
Rear Passenger Head Protection
good
Rear Passenger Head and Neck
good
Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg
good
Rear Passenger Torso
good
Structure/safety cage
good
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is a nonprofit research and communications organization funded by auto insurers.

Warranty

New car and certified pre-owned programs by Acura

New Car Program Benefits

  • Bumper-to-Bumper

    48 months / 50,000 miles

  • Powertrain

    72 months / 70,000 miles

  • Roadside Assistance

    48 months / 50,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned Program Benefits

Have questions about warranties or CPO programs?

See warranty FAQs or visit the manufacturer's website

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Cars.com Car Seat Check

Certified child passenger safety technicians conduct hands-on tests of a car’s Latch system and check the vehicle’s ability to accommodate different types of car seats. The ILX received the following grades on a scale of A-F.*
* This score may not apply to all trims, especially for vehicles with multiple body styles that affect the space and design of the seating.

Warranty FAQs

What is a Bumper-to-Bumper warranty?

Often called a basic warranty or new-vehicle warranty, a bumper-to-bumper policy covers components like air conditioning, audio systems, vehicle sensors, fuel systems and major electrical components. Most policies exclude regular maintenance like fluid top offs and oil changes, but a few brands have separate free-maintenance provisions, and those that do offer them is slowly rising. Bumper-to-bumper warranties typically expire faster than powertrain warranties.

What is a Powertrain warranty?

Don't be misled a 10-year or 100,000-mile powertrain warranty doesn't promise a decade of free repairs for your car. It typically covers just the engine and transmission, along with any other moving parts that lead to the wheels, like the driveshaft and constant velocity joints. Some automakers also bundle seat belts and airbags into their powertrain warranties. With a few exceptions, powertrain warranties don't cover regular maintenance like engine tuneups and tire rotations.

What is included in Roadside Assistance?

Some automakers include roadside assistance with their bumper-to-bumper or powertrain warranties, while others have separate policies. These programs cover anything from flat-tire changes and locksmith services to jump-starts and towing. Few reimburse incidental costs like motel rooms (if you have to wait for repairs).

What other services could be included in a warranty?

Some automakers include free scheduled maintenance for items such as oil changes, air filters and tire rotations. Some include consumables including brake pads and windshield wipers; others do not. They are typically for the first couple of years of ownership of a new car.

What does CPO mean?

A certified pre-owned or CPO car has been inspected to meet minimum quality standards and typically includes some type of warranty. While dealers and third parties certify cars, the gold standard is an automaker-certified vehicle that provides a factory-backed warranty, often extending the original coverage. Vehicles must be in excellent condition and have low miles and wear to be certified, which is why off-lease vehicles feed many CPO programs.

See also the latest CPO incentives by automaker